used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading There was ample room for improvement, and there were abundant errors manifestly requiring correction.
highly skilled
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading There was ample room for improvement, and there were abundant errors manifestly requiring correction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
correctionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
From this reading There was ample room for improvement, and there were abundant errors manifestly requiring correction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading There was ample room for improvement, and there were abundant errors manifestly requiring correction.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading There was ample room for improvement, and there were abundant errors manifestly requiring correction.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
something that is lost
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
manifestlyadverbUS /ˈmænəfestli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading There was ample room for improvement, and there were abundant errors manifestly requiring correction.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
not any; not one
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUCCESS OF THE YEAR.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
on the contrary
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading There was ample room for improvement, and there were abundant errors manifestly requiring correction.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was ample room for improvement, and there were abundant errors manifestly requiring correction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading SUCCESS OF THE YEAR.
express in words
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUCCESS OF THE YEAR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was ample room for improvement, and there were abundant errors manifestly requiring correction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was ample room for improvement, and there were abundant errors manifestly requiring correction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Our second year was certainly a great advance upon the first, as the former might be said to have been rather a case for what the merchants call profit and loss--all loss and no profit, so far as actual production is concerned.
in or at the place that
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading The previous attempt had resulted in raising absolutely nothing, whereas our subsequent one had raised a great deal; we had much to show for it, although not always exactly what we wanted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The agricultural books all tell us that, at the close of the season, we should look back and review the work that we have accomplished, comparing it with previous results, or studying where improvements could be effected.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading SUCCESS OF THE YEAR.
